AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC

Rensselaer County Highway Department Troy, NY Job Details Full-time From $73,392 a year 10 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Route driving Machine repair Driver's License Automotive welding equipment Automotive Technology Following blueprint specifications Fabrication repair techniques Associate's degree School bus driving Full Job Description

AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Makes skilled repairs and adjustments to automotive equipment and machinery; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

This is skilled work involving responsibility for the complete overhaul and repair of a variety of automotive equipment. The work requires a thorough knowledge of the trade. General instructions are received regarding tasks to be performed, but considerable leeway is permitted in planning the details of each assignment. An Automotive Mechanic also does related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

(Illustrative only) Performs skilled operations in the repair and overhaul of gasoline and diesel motor equipment, including trucks, tractors and buses; Repairs or replaces motor pumps, fuel pumps, generators, carburetors, shock absorbers; Repairs ignition systems, transmissions, brake systems, clutches and front and rear axles; Adjusts connecting rods and bearings; Adjusts steering mechanisms and align wheels; Makes minor welding repairs to automotive equipment; Greases vehicles, changes oil and oil filters; Tunes engine and sets the timing; Attaches and removes snowplow blades and other auxiliary equipment; May operate a school bus on an assigned route;

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS , ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of standard automotive repair methods and of the terminology and tools of the trade; demonstrated ability to make difficult repairs to heavy automotive and other mechanical equipment; familiarity with welding techniques; ability to work from plans and specifications and to follow rough draft sketches and oral instructions; good motor and hand and eye coordination; manual dexterity; good physical condition.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either:

a. Graduation from an accredited college, university or school with a 2-year Associate's degree or higher

Automotive and Diesel Technology, OR:

b. Two (2) years of experience as a skilled automotive repairman.

SPECIAL REQUIRE MENT FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS

Eligibility for an appropriate New York State driver's license. Possession of license at time of appointment and must maintain license throughout the term of employment. (

Note:

If position requires operation of a school bus, special licensing procedures apply and applicants must be certified by the school district as meeting the requirements promulgated by the New York State Commissioner of Education).

Pay:

From $73,392.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person